Study Abroad Options for SPEA Majors

• Mainstreamed programs in English-speaking countries
  (Mainstreamed programs involve taking regular classes with host national students.)
• Mainstreamed programs that require proficiency in another language
• Programs for Americans taught in English or other languages

In addition to SPEA credit, students can take courses that fulfill other major, minor, distribution, or elective requirements. Students should be prepared to show course materials to the department, for final course approval, at the conclusion of the program. Students should consult with their SPEA advisor as there may be flexibility in how courses taken overseas may count toward the SPEA program.

Please note that most programs listed on this fllyers will not have options for all SPEA majors. Prograsm listed may only have course options for one or two of the SPEA majors. You will need to research each program option or contact Overseas Study for more details.

Eligibility, housing, program dates, cost and financial aid details for each program can be found on individual program flyers or are available in our Information Center.

Mainstreamed Programs in English

Mainstreamed programs offer the widest range of courses through their university’s Sociology department and attract the largest number of majors. These programs also offer the best opportunity for cultural immersion.

Programs:

Adelaide, Australia
Canberra, Australia
Perth, Australia
Wollongong, Australia
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Canterbury, England (AY)
Legon, Ghana
Jerusalem, Israel
Cape Town, South Africa


Representative list of previous courses:

• Forest Dynamics
  
• Environmental Economics
• Biogeography
• Water Resource Management
• Environmental Law
• Australian Studies: Environment & Identity
• Intro to Comparative Law
  
  

Programs for Americans Taught in English or Other Languages

We offer a number of programs that provide a limited selection of area studies courses that are taught exclusively for Americans.  Generally one language class is required for programs that operate in a country where English is not the native language.  Some of the programs offer classes only in the host country's language.  Coursework taken on the programs would fulfill general education, elective and possibly major or minor requirements. 

Programs:

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Cape Town, South Africa
Copenhagen, Denmark
Florence, Italy
Khon Kaen, Thailand (spring)
London IES, England
London CIC, England
London SPEA, England (SUM)
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Pamplona SPEA, Spain (SUM)
Quito, Ecuador
Rome, Italy IES
Seoul, South Korea

Representative list of previous courses:

• Introduction to Globalization: Theories & Debates
• Globalization & Development: The Case of Thailand
• Contemporary Italian Politics
• Ecology and Human Impact in the North and Baltic Seas
• International Marketing Management
• Policy Analysis

• Oxford, England (SUM) Students will receive six credit hours as they study governance and decision-making with acclaimed Oxford scholars and IU faculty. Program operates every other year.
  
  
• Scholars in Global Citizenship in Seoul, South Korea (May) The SGCP includes a course which meets during the second eight weeks of the spring semester on the IUB campus followed by a ten-day field module in Seoul, South Korea in May.
  
  
• London, England (SUM) Managing Hazards in Europe and the United States.Program offered in conjunction with King’s College London.

Additional programs are coordinated by IU departments, schools or campuses. In all cases information about the programs (e.g. program details, credit awarded, financial aid, eligibility, deadlines, costs, application instructions, etc.) must be sought from the sponsoring unit. See the Big List for more information.

III. Affiliated Study Abroad Programs

IU does not offer programs in every location and language, so students may choose to search from among the list of affiliated programs and AESOP programs that are administered by other institutions. These programs are endorsed by our office based on the reputation of the organizing agencies or institutions and the quality of the programs and their academic standards. Students earn transfer credit on these programs and the use of financial aid is subject to approval.

As a general rule, the mainstreamed programs are most likely to include courses that fulfill major requirements. Offerings in the programs designed exclusively for Americans are limited and students should review the courses that are available and then consult Overseas Study for guidance.

IV. Other Non-IU Options

Some students' interest might not be accommodated by the options given above.  There are hundreds of programs available, and you can consult the instructions for non-IU programs to get information on locating a program and procedures to follow.

As a general rule, the mainstreamed programs are most likely to include courses that fulfill major requirements.  Offerings in the programs designed exclusively for Americans are limited and students should review the courses that are available and then consult Overseas Study for guidance.

V. Next Steps

After looking at individual flyers for programs you are interested in there are notebooks in the Information Center that contain greater details.  If you have further questions or want to speak with an advisor about academic issues please call Overseas Study to arrange an appointment.